Environmental Factors
What is one example of an environmental factor that can affect your health?
Varies
What is a behavioral risk factor for obesity?
Poor diet or lack of exercise
What does hereditary mean?
Passed from parents to children through genes
Which type of factor involves personal choices?
Behavioral
What is one way to reduce behavioral risk factors?
Exercise, eat healthy, avoid tobacco/alcohol
How can secondhand smoke impact a non-smoker’s health?
Increases risk of lung disease
How does smoking affect long-term health?
Increases risk of cancer and heart disease
Name one disease that can be inherited.
Diabetes, heart disease, sickle cell, etc.
Which type of factor involves your surroundings?
Environmental
How can you limit environmental risk factors?
Avoid pollutants, recycle, advocate for clean air
True or False: Clean water and sanitation are examples of environmental health factors.
True
Name one behavior that promotes good mental health.
Regular sleep, exercise, or social connection
True or False: You can change your hereditary risk factors.
False
Which factor cannot be changed?
Hereditary
If a disease runs in your family, what can you do?
Get screened regularly or make healthy choices
Living near factories that release toxins is what kind of risk?
Environmental risk
True or False: Wearing a seatbelt is a behavioral risk factor.
False (it’s a protective behavior)
How can knowing your family health history help you?
Helps identify risks and take preventive action
What type of factor includes peer pressure or stress?
Behavioral
True or False: Lifestyle changes can reduce the impact of hereditary risks.
True
How can climate or weather influence health outcomes?
Extreme heat/cold can cause illness or injury
What risky behavior can lead to both injury and chronic disease?
Substance abuse (alcohol, drugs)
Which hereditary factor can increase the risk of certain cancers?
BRCA gene mutations
Which type of factor is air quality considered?
Environmental
What are three steps to lower your overall health risks?
Eat healthy, stay active, manage stress